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'If I were in the Indian dressing room' - Dinesh Karthik's take on playing XI after worrisome defeat in IND vs WI 2nd T20I

India’s T20 series with West Indies took a turn after a troubling loss in the second match at Ranchi, where the hosts were bowled out for 249 and chased down in just 18 overs. The defeat, which leveled the five-match series at 1-1, has sparked debate over India’s playing XI ahead of the third game on October 11.

Former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik weighed in, suggesting minimal changes despite the setback, given the team’s bowling constraints. With only two frontline pacers and one dedicated spinner in the current lineup, tactical flexibility is limited, though options like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Prince Yadav remain on the bench.

Karthik emphasized confidence in the core XI, arguing that wholesale adjustments aren’t necessary after a single loss, even as questions linger over India’s ability to adapt without disrupting their balance.

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